Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

'Netanyahu should've been more courageous'

Avi Ro’eh, chairman of the Binyamin Regional Council and the Yesha Council, speaks after the eviction of nine homes in Ofra.

'Netanyahu should've been more courageous'

Reactions to report:

'Bennett showed leadership; Netanyahu did not speak truth'

MK Lapid: 'Report states explicitly Netanyahu's Israel not ready for operation.' National Union's 'Bennett showed remarkable leadership'.

'Bennett showed leadership; Netanyahu did not speak truth'

Deri: Schools which flout the rules will not receive funds

Ministers Bennett and Deri present new directives for haredi schools.

Deri: Schools which flout the rules will not receive funds

Ofra reservists protest demolitions in IDF uniforms

Ofra reservists call on people to come in IDF uniform and protest demolitions in Ofra. "We are not second-class citizens or lawbreakers.'

Ofra reservists protest demolitions in IDF uniforms

'Good that Ya'alon was removed from office'

MK Oren Hazan attacks former Defense Minister: 'No need to read report to understand Defense Minister Ya'alon worst in Israel's history.'

'Good that Ya'alon was removed from office'

'We're struggling against the Reform and all kinds of leftists'

Protest in Old City against Women of the Wall highlights battle over future of holy site.

'We're struggling against the Reform and all kinds of leftists'

Dance, prayer, and protest at the Western Wall

Religious Zionist students protest Women of the Wall at Western Wall plaza.

Dance, prayer, and protest at the Western Wall

'I won't let the Justice Minister hurt the coalition'

Coalition chairman says it's 'a shame' the media still listens to Justice Minister Shaked.

'I won't let the Justice Minister hurt the coalition'

Former PA official meets coalition chairman at Acre event

Coalition chairman attends cultural event in Acre, shakes hands with former PA official.

Former PA official meets coalition chairman at Acre event

'Allow the babies to return home'

Yesh Atid MK asks Mexico to let surrogate-born babies travel to Israel despite ban.

'Allow the babies to return home'

Likud Minister: Don't get too excited about Court appointments

'To think that the appointments will drastically change the face of the Supreme Court is not realistic.'

Likud Minister: Don't get too excited about Court appointments

'The two-state solution has been dead for a decade'

MK Avi Dichter says there won't be a “one-state solution” but makes clear the “two-state solution” is no longer viable either.

'The two-state solution has been dead for a decade'

IDF Chief of Staff: Politicians lied

Gadi Eizenkot blasts criticism by MKs: 'Politicians are looking for votes; let the army court system do its job.'

IDF Chief of Staff: Politicians lied

Watch: Netanyahu lands in Australia

Netanyahu to attend economic conference and meet local Jewish leaders during Australia visit.

Watch: Netanyahu lands in Australia

Shas MK calls for Community Center Director's ouster

MK Malkieli calls to dismiss Yehiel Levy, describes his war against haredim in Jerusalem's Kiryat Yovel neighborhood.

Shas MK calls for Community Center Director's ouster

'V15 Law' passes first Knesset reading

Knesset approves first reading of bill preventing improper intervention of entities which are not political parties in the elections.

'V15 Law' passes first Knesset reading

Demand:

'Investigate Judicial Selection Committee leaks'

'Lavi' organization demands investigation into tendentious leaks from Judicial Appointments subcommittee deliberations against Gidon Sapir.

'Investigate Judicial Selection Committee leaks'

'Why are Sephardim excluded from Israel Prize?'

Culture Minister Miri Regev objects to absence of Sephardi Israel Prize winners this year.

'Why are Sephardim excluded from Israel Prize?'

'Revoke the salaries of no-show MKs'

Knesset Committee meets to discuss poor meeting attendance and too many interruptions.

'Revoke the salaries of no-show MKs'

Amona residents protest outside government offices

Amona residents hold protest in Jerusalem, ministers promise to push Netanyahu to keep promise to build new town.

Amona residents protest outside government offices

Public Security Minister: No reason to limit thousands of Jews

Gilad Erdan says Trump's request to 'hold back a bit' could have meant 2-3 days, no reason not to allow Jews to build.

Public Security Minister: No reason to limit thousands of Jews

Lapid: Stop supporting the extreme left

Yair Lapid sends scathing letter to Belgian ambassador after Belgian PM meets with Breaking the Silence and B'tselem.

Lapid: Stop supporting the extreme left

'Imperative to communicate what we want to world'

Foreign editor of Yisrael Hayom discusses Netanyahu-Trump meeting, interview with President.

'Imperative to communicate what we want to world'

Netanyahu lands in Washington

Diplomatic source: We came to listen to the new administration. Iran will be the main issue discussed.

Netanyahu lands in Washington

'Ticking time bombs must be stopped'

Likud MK presents 'Shlissel law' to restrict actions of convicted murderers after prison release.

'Ticking time bombs must be stopped'

Chief Rabbi blesses Netanyahu: May God be with you

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef speaks with Netanyahu ahead of Wednesday's meeting with US President Trump.

Chief Rabbi blesses Netanyahu: May God be with you

Ban on nighttime mosque calls to prayer gains coalition backing

Watered-down version of bill to ban use of loudspeakers for Muslim call to prayer gains coalition backing - but angers Yisrael Beytenu.

Ban on nighttime mosque calls to prayer gains coalition backing

'The Chief of Staff is more appreciated than I am'

Cabinet approves extending Gadi Eizenkot's term for additional year, Netanyahu says public appreciates Eizenkot more than the government.

'The Chief of Staff is more appreciated than I am'

Amona residents to government: Keep your promises

Amona residents protest government violation of agreement, insist government keep promise to build new town.

Amona residents to government: Keep your promises

Netanyahu: Even in the Trump era, there are limitations

Netanyahu says upcoming meeting with Trump 'very important' for Israel's security, says Israel 'must act responsibly.'

Netanyahu: Even in the Trump era, there are limitations

Herzog: A two-state solution is Israel's top priority

Opposition leader asks Netanyahu to 'represent Israel, not Bennett' and speak about two-state solution wth US President Trump.

Herzog: A two-state solution is Israel's top priority

MK apologizes for comments on Regulation Law

MK Merav Michaeli apologizes after saying Regulation Law was like a law permitting the rape of children.

MK apologizes for comments on Regulation Law

Glick presents 'Greater Jerusalem Law'

MK Yehuda Glick introduces bill to extend Israeli sovereignty over all towns in Jerusalem area, including Gush Etzion.

Glick presents 'Greater Jerusalem Law'

'The Arabs should welcome the Regulation Law'

Science and Technology Minister says those condemning Regulation Law never read it, Arabs should welcome passage of bill.

'The Arabs should welcome the Regulation Law'

Steinitz: If Regulation Law cancelled- another draft is ready

Minister of Infrastructure Yuval Steinitz says that there are other alternatives to Regulation Law if Supreme Court disqualifies it

Steinitz: If Regulation Law cancelled- another draft is ready

Exclusive interview:

'I brought down the government, no one should be lecturing me'

Likud MK attacks Jewish Home party, justifies voting against Regulation Law.

'I brought down the government, no one should be lecturing me'

'If Supreme Court rejects Regulation Law, apply sovereignty'

Regulation Law cosponsor hopes court honors Knesset decision, anticipates massive Judea Samaria construction after years of moratorium.

'If Supreme Court rejects Regulation Law, apply sovereignty'

New Jerusalem street: 'Gush Katif Square'

Gush Katif Square inaugurated today near Jerusalem's Gush Katif Museum. Museum Director: 'This is an historic day.'

New Jerusalem street: 'Gush Katif Square'

Netanyahu's special request from British PM

Prime Minister Netanyahu asked his British counterpart to stop funding extreme left-wing organization Breaking the Silence.

Netanyahu's special request from British PM

Deputy FM Hotovely: Consulates to follow US embassy to Jerusalem

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely (Likud) says other consulates will follow US embassy to Jerusalem.

Deputy FM Hotovely: Consulates to follow US embassy to Jerusalem